For those of you who are browsing, let me answer some
questions right up front. It may be the deciding feature whether
you want to read further.

Calories

Do I have to count Calories?

No. Your own body will
control intake.

Cholesterol

Will eating all that fat
increase my cholesterol?

No. In most cases it will
reduce your cholesterol. If you do see a rise, this can
be brought back down with garlic and vitamin E
supplements. The emphasis on monounsaturated fats in this
diet is one of the key features to prevent cholesterol
from rising.

Constipation

Will this diet
be constipating?

No. After the
first week I emphasize both soluble and insoluble fibers
intake and yogurt or Kefir. This will bulk the stool.

Exercise

Do I have to exercise?

Not until you can.

HDL

What will the diet do to my
HDL?

Nothing. Exercise and
Vitamin E supplements will raise it.

Hunger

Will I be
hungry?

Probably not.
This diet produces natural hunger suppressants.

Hyperinsulinemia

What are the symptoms of
hyperinsulinemia?

Do I need to test for hyperinsulinemia

Big belly

Feel sleepy two to three hours after lunch

Need an afternoon snack

Feel better after candy

Always hungry, even shortly after eating.

No. Most people 20% or more overweight are
hyperinsulinemic

Ketones

Is Ketosis
dangerous?

Is Ketosis the same as ketoacidosis?

Do I have to test my urine with ketostix?

No. Its a
natural state after fasting or exercise. The diet forces
it to be your normal state.

No. Ketoacidosis is a
dangerous condition associated with Type 1 diabetes. It
has nothing to do with ketogenic diets.

No. Testing for ketosis is not the objective. Weight
loss is.

Kidney disease

Will low
carbohydrate dieting give me kidney disease?

No. There are no
studies showing a low carbohydrate diet can actually
cause kidney damage.

Low Carbohydrate
Diet

Why do you lose
weight on a lo'carb diet?

Control of
insulin is the basis of all low carb diets. By forcing
the body to burn fats for fuel you waste calories. The
ketotic state also reduces your appetite and your calorie
intake goes down.

Snacks

Are snacks
allowed?

Yes, so long as
they are low carbohydrate snacks like chicken wings,
jerky, cheese or macadamia nuts.

Triglycerides

Will all that fat increase
my blood triglycerides?

No. Most high blood
triglycerides are caused by carbohydrate ingestion.
Almost all people will lower their serum triglycerides
when eating the HiMoLoCarb™
way

Vegetarianism

Can I be
vegetarian?

Yes, but it will
be pretty boring. You cannot eat fruits or legumes or
pastas that are the heart of the variety for vegetarians.

Weight Loss

How fast will I lose weight?

Varies for each individual
and how strict you are at cutting carbohydrates. It may
vary for one to ten pounds per month after the initial
rapid weight loss.